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PMT 402 Executive Program Manager's Course
(Last Modified:15-Feb-2017)

Description

Assignment-specific, four-week course to meet individual learning needs of newly-selected program executive officers (PEO), Deputy PEOs, ACAT I or II program managers (PM) and deputy PMs. Led by senior OSD and industry guests or faculty, topical lessons discuss program governance, leadership, best practices, as well as updates on policy and statute across the acquisition specialty areas. Pre-course work by class members results in draft individual Learning Plans tailored their program or portfolio.

Objectives

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Target Attendees

PEOs, deputy PEOs, ACAT I and II PMs and deputy PMs

Prerequisite(s)

PMT 401, Program Manager's Course

Certified DAWIA Level-III in the Program Management Career Field; AND

Selected to serve as: a PEO or DPEO; or the PM or Deputy PM of an ACAT I or II program, preferably within six (6) months of assignment start; OR

O-6 and GS-15 level portfolio manager

See Notes regarding eligible students

Predecessor Course(s) (Acceptable as a substitute for this course until the acceptance date specified below.)

Predecessor	Predecessor Course Title	PDS Code	Accepted Until
PMT 303B	Executive Program Manager's Course	AH2	INDEF
	OR
PMT 402B	Executive Program Manager's Course, Part B	AH2	INDEF

Course Length

20 class days preceded by an online workshop

Additional Course Information

Delivery Mode	Resident
Equivalent Courses	None
ACE Recommended Credits	YES
PDS Code	AH2
DAU Public (material/prework)	YES

Continuing Education Units	14.2
Continuous Learning Points	142
Reservist Retirement Points	0
Historical Allocations	Mouse Over for Past CEU/CLPs

Notes

Pre-work required / Walk-ins NOT authorized

Eligible students should have completed PMT 401 within 18 months prior to attending PMT 402.

PMT 401 together with PMT 402 satisfies the statutory training required for program executive officers, deputy program executive officers, and program managers (PM)/deputy program managers (DPM) of ACAT I, IA, and II programs.

PMs and DPMs should attend this course prior to beginning their assignment.

Consistent with adult learning theory, the course construct presumes class members contribute by sharing their experiences and lessons learned. Moreover, class members’ pre-course research and assessment of program challenges is the basis for individual Learning Plans. Their plan captures their selection of lessons and other training events such as faculty one-on-ones. Interactions with senior OSD and industry guests offer varied perspectives on the acquisition process; moreover, these interactions facilitate early +stakeholder engagement for newly assigned program leaders. Toward the end of the course, class members apply their learning to create an Action Plan they’ll implement to address their program needs.